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Machine Shed Restaurant Lake Elmo, a beloved American restaurant, invites you to experience the warmth and comfort of our rustic-chic atmosphere. Located at 8515 Hudson Blvd N #8702, Lake Elmo, MN 55042, we're a popular Breakfast restaurant and a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Indulge in our mouth-watering menu, featuring classic American flavors with a twist. From hearty breakfast dishes to satisfying lunch and dinner options, our chefs use only the freshest ingredients to craft meals that will leave you feeling full and content. At Machine Shed Restaurant Lake Elmo, we're dedicated to providing exceptional service, ensuring every guest feels like family. Whether you're meeting friends for brunch, celebrating a special occasion, or simply seeking a delicious meal on-the-go, our friendly staff is here to make your dining experience unforgettable. Join us for a truly memorable meal at Machine Shed Restaurant Lake Elmo, where the warmth of our shed-inspired atmosphere and the flavors of our expertly prepared dishes will leave you feeling cozy and satisfied.

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Jerome Liggett
Jerome Liggett -Local Guide
a month ago
Had a nice Sunday brunch around 11:00. Not at all busy and the food was good as we have come to expect. The full menu was available but we decided to try the brunch for the first time. Plenty of offerings for...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Lori Johnson
Lori Johnson -Local Guide
2 years ago
Went there for Easter Brunch w/reservations waited 1/2hr past our time. Asked for table (several were empty the whole time we were there), floor manager (Trish) completely ignores us and sat other people and leaves us standing in dining room, finally a waitress...Read More
Keri K
Keri K -Local Guide
a year ago
Machine Shed has a great brunch buffet on Sundays. Two varieties of scrambled eggs, a made-to-order omelette station, bacon, sausage, bread pudding, French toast, cheesy hash browns, ham, prime rib, vegetable pasta bake, chicken, potatoes, mashed potatoes and gravy, beef tips, several desserts, cold pasta...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Micha Faucett
Micha Faucett -Local Guide
6 years ago
Service was great! The manager she was so accomdating & kind. We will definitively return. The bread & rolls are superb. The Chicken Fried steak breakfast was great. Be sure to try the Shedder Casserole yummy. They have a full bar. Salad bars, ...Read More
Prasanna Patil
Prasanna Patil -Local Guide
6 years ago
Very nice place having rustic looks. You have really great comfort food here. Look out for their specials. They have a nice little gift shop to that matches perfectly to the theme of the restaurant. Staff was very friendly. They have salad bar which was...Read More
Alexandru Todica
Alexandru Todica -Local Guide
5 years ago
Wow, we had such amazing birthday party here, with so many different kinds of good foods, my favorite was the steak with potatoes and vegies.The potatoes appetizer was delicious as wel, we had great service and a amazing time with the family!THANK YOU!
HeHasRoses DaMarcus Vasquez
HeHasRoses DaMarcus Vasquez -Local Guide
7 years ago
I ate here before and it was wonderful but this time the garlic potatoes tasted like baby mashed potatoes. The waitress took forever to help us in between ordering eating and checking out. My overall exp this time around was really a 2 star rating,...Read More
Amanda Drews
Amanda Drews -Local Guide
2 years ago
Cool family restaurant with a big menu and buffet. Our waitress was super nice and I loved the French fries.Parking: Plenty of easy parkingKid-friendliness: Lots of kids friendly options and a gift store with toys and candy.
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Samantha Gerland
Samantha Gerland -Local Guide
2 years ago
Although a home cooked meal from the country sound comforting this wouldn’t be the first place I’d stop again. The staff was very friendly, the establishment was clean, but the food was not good. Between Four appetizers and three entrees our group agreed that the...Read More
Kenneth Boyd
Kenneth Boyd -Local Guide
5 years ago
Home cooking at it's best. Big portions of home style prepared food. I had the turkey dinner and it was like Thanksgiving except they forgot the cranberry sauce. If you like those "other" home cooking restaurants near the highways, you'll like this place....Read More
Shamu Peterson
Shamu Peterson -Local Guide
a year ago
It really is just like eating in a shed. There’s no food, no water, and the staff is running around like crazy in an otherwise empty room. They did seem a little short staffed, but I’d rather not eat a cold Rueben sandwich with soggy...Read More
Mike Gerholdt
Mike Gerholdt -Local Guide
6 months ago
We ate at the Machine Shed for a few days while we stayed at the Holiday Inn. First we ordered both take out and ate on the restaurant a few times. Take out was simple and fast, same with the restaurant service. The food was...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Dana Itman
Dana Itman -Local Guide
3 years ago
Decent place. Decent food.Loved the salad bar. Not huge, but unique items were great.The special was all you can eat fish ( Friday), but I opted for the pork tenderloin sandwich, our reason for visiting.The sandwich was battered, and (obviously) deep fried. But a common...Read More
Ted Wallerstedt
Ted Wallerstedt -Local Guide
2 years ago
Food was ok. Prices were reasonable.Chili was a little cold, but very good. Beer battered fish was a little greasy, but tasty. Broiled fish was amazing. Sides of bread, Cole slaw, and apples were incredible.Place was very busy, and servers were overwhelmed....Read More
Melissa Sundberg
Melissa Sundberg
a year ago
Over $80 for a chocolate “ganache” cake with no “ganache and a fresh strawberry pie that is not edible! Not to mention, the pie was not marked down when the order was placed. My husband waited 1 hour and 15 minutes for...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Rebecca Schmidtbauer
Rebecca Schmidtbauer
7 months ago
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Christie Ocepek
Christie Ocepek
2 months ago
I recently had the pleasure of being served by Jasmine and Donna at Machine Shed- Lake Elmo the last 2 mornings. From the moment we arrived, they greeted us with a warm smile and genuine enthusiasm.Throughout the meal, their attentiveness was remarkable. They anticipated our...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Cherri Person
Cherri Person -Local Guide
a month ago
We Love this place. Many people from out of state say " You have a Mashine Shed in The Cities"? It is a sweet atmosphere, they kind of get you with having to go through the gift shop, but if you have a wait, there...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Cory Raval
Cory Raval
2 weeks ago
Place was charming on entry, greeter was nice. Got to the table and the waitress wasn’t very friendly, the food was not very good, just not much care put into it, I got a skillet, dry potatoes, undercooked veggies, burnt toast. My wife’s waffle was...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Katie Gajewski
Katie Gajewski
2 months ago
After a long day exploring the zoo with two very tired and restless toddlers (ages 1 and 3), we were on the hunt for a place to unwind and have a nice meal. Machine Shed Restaurant was the perfect choice, but what made our experience...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
MA Bailey
MA Bailey
5 months ago
I visited the Machine Shed for the first time 7/13/24 and I was really impressed. We had a large group and did not make a reservation ahead of time, but they had no problem seating us right away. The breakfast buffet was awesome. I really...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Kathryn Wagner
Kathryn Wagner
2 months ago
Fantastic! We had a family group of over 30 people and they accommodated us so graciously. Our server Jasmin was fabulous. Attentive, fun and kept all of our orders and bills straight!The food was also delicious. Pecan rolls the size of a football, blueberry pancakes...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
T Weber
T Weber -Local Guide
4 months ago
My Father in law brought my wife and I out for dinner. We went to Machine Shed. What a great time we had. First of all, the food was delicious and there was a lot of it. More than we could eat. We each brought...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Mama Etna
Mama Etna -Local Guide
a month ago
The atmosphere was very reminiscent of a farm. It reminded me of the days when I lived in the rural parts of Minnesota. The restaurant even has a little country store that sells bric a brac. It is a good place for...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Lisa Pietron
Lisa Pietron -Local Guide
5 months ago
Held our class 40 reunion here. Coming from out of state, I needed to find something that would not break the bank but was still a good value and the perfect size for our group. Lynn and Dee Dee made sure that we had...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Scott Sudderth
Scott Sudderth
a month ago
Sat down for lunch. Thought I’d had such a great experience in the Machine Shed Davenport two days before, that this would be another good experience. Dead wrong. Ordered the pot roast, and the meat was not juicy, but very dry, and the gravy was...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5
Ward Taber
Ward Taber -Local Guide
5 months ago
The service was good, very friendly. My only issue was that we were the only people in the dining room, and they had to seat the next customers right next to us so we had to hear their conversation and we had to talk...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Johnny Fincher
Johnny Fincher
2 months ago
What's happened to this place??!! Took my mom, my girlfriend, my grandma (my mom's mother) out for lunch yesterday (Saturday) for my mom's birthday. She's been looking forward to this all week. I don't see my family all that often because I moved away from...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 1/5
Utopia Stampley
Utopia Stampley
4 months ago
My family was visiting from Dallas, Texas, Louisiana and Maryland today. My mom just told us how she loved the Maxhine Shed fried chicken. So we went there today after church service. When we arrived the young man who took out drink orders was...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Jenny Burnett
Jenny Burnett -Local Guide
5 months ago
We were guest of the connecting hotel. Everything we ate was delicious. We are here for dinner and breakfast. Turkey dinner, brisket and chicken tenders, the breakfast was amazing and so fresh.My complaint is the Manager Lee (home manages the restaurant and the hotel) he...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Jill Samuelson
Jill Samuelson
4 months ago
The food is really good! I enjoy home cooked meals and this is definitely the place for that. Starters are served family style and your main meal is served directly to you.Atmosphere is rustic and homey and the service was excellent.
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Tracy Bullock
Tracy Bullock -Local Guide
6 months ago
My wife and I are always in the area. Today we found Machine Shed. This restaurant is Awesome. Menu is Excellent, Food is Fantastic, Service is Superb. Atmosphere is Very Nice.I am from Alabama and miss Good Southern Meals. This is as close as it...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Shannon Hof
Shannon Hof
11 months ago
Great family gathering place! We ate lunch here as our family holiday dinner together and everyone was satisfied! Kids, teens, young adults, adults, and grands, (2 gluten sensitive) everyone found something they liked on the menu and thought the food was delicious and went...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Rav'n Mav'n
Rav'n Mav'n
5 months ago
Absolutely atrocious experience here. We were a group of people with mental health issues and brain injuries, and we were treated so badly! The servers and hostesses were inadequate in helping us get settled, then some "man" (we later learned he was actually a manger...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 3/5

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